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The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in a different situation than at last year's NBA trade deadline. A season ago, general manager Sam Hinkie was looking to unload impending veteran free agents Evan Turner and Spencer Hawes (along with former Temple and Pennsbury High standout Lavoy Allen) to help ensure the Sixers would end up with one of the league's worst records. They went 4-23 the rest of the way after a 15-40 start to finish 19-63 and landed the No. 3 overall pick (injured center Joel Embiid). Heading into Thursday afternoon's deadline, the Sixers don't have any expiring players they're willing to move of Turner's or Hawes' caliber. The...

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A season ago, general manager Sam Hinkie was looking to unload impending veteran free agents Evan Turner and Spencer Hawes (along with former Temple...

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Asked Thursday how long it takes, Brown replied, "I think anywhere from three to five years."
"Everybody's different, but I think in...

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BOSTON Uh, about the Detroit Pistons' playoff chances. They actually remain alive although still very faint after Sunday's 105-97 overtime victory over the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (game-high 27 points)...

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The summary
Derrick Rose finished just his fifth game this season, posting 21 points and four assists in 27 minutes, 44 seconds in a 109-102 victory over the Celtics on Friday at TD Garden. Joakim Noah returned from missing one game to effusion of his...

The summary: Playing four games in five nights is part of the gig for the millionaires who play in the NBA. But that does not mean they have to enjoy it.
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Had one high school ever produced two No. 1 overall picks?
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